The Phoenix art scene appears to be loving the light rail and for good reason. Many of our great museums, galleries, arts districts and venues are easily accessed via the light rail. For any very confused people that may think our music or arts scene is “Ovah”, I would certainly beg to differ. We have […]
Tempe and Mill Avenue want your .02
Many of us have opinions about Mill Avenue. About what it is, what it has been and what it can/will be. Do you think light rail has been a benefit to Mill Avenue? Does light rail hurt or take away from what it “once was?” If you would like to have that opinion heard, Tempe […]
Tear Down These Walls
Ever seen a building implosion? In Arizona, it is not an every day occurrence. If you live near 3rd Street and Earll, you will either see or hear one! This Sunday, September 27th, the old Mountain Bell Building is scheduled to come down. There will be road closures in the area between 9:30am and 10:30am. […]
Metro Light Rail Adopt A Station Program
This morning, Metro announced details of the new “Adopt A Station” program that is available to business owners along the light rail line. I had a chance to speak with Marty McNeil from Metro and was given the following bullet points for Metro’s Adopt A Station program. 1: Open to business adjacent to the station […]
Matt’s Big Breakfast, Light Rail, PJ’s and more!
Matt’s Big breakfast is one of those cool little places along the light rail line that everyone seems to love. According to their website at MattsBigBreakfast.com, their normal business hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 6:30am to 2:30pm. BUT, this Friday, August 14th they will be opening again at 5:30 pm the celebrate with their […]
It’s Friday! Stay out late with Metro’s new extended hours!
Metro light rail is extending the hours of operation for Friday and Saturday nights to help those that do not want to worry about missing the last train when dining out, attending a show or just having some fun. “Early” hours have been an issue for many people since light rail began running this past […]
RailLife.com and Nick Bastian Welcome Tempe Chamber to New Era
Today’s launch of the new Tempe Chamber of Commerce blog illustrates their dedication to embracing new ways of communicating with members and small business owners, and it is an exciting time for us at RailLife.com and all of the members that make up the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. For Immediate Release: Having written the first […]
Tempe Chamber introducing social media to members
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced in today’s “Monday Morning Update” details of their upcoming seminar titled “Why We’re Using Social Media and Why You Should Too” which will be held April 9th from 4-6pm at Monti’s La Casa Vieja. (100 S Mill Avenue) Members can register for the seminar by calling 480-967-7891. *non-members are also welcome!* The event […]